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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.17, 326.46 and 126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.17, 326.46 and 126.64 is: 189.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.17 : 326.46 = 126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.17/326.46 = 126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.17x = 326.46 × 126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.17x = 41,342.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,342.89/218.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.50

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